Dear Daughter,
Last night I was much rejoiced, on being permitted to see wonce
again, your well known handwriting. A glimpse at the envellope,
sent a thrill of joy to my heart. I knew at wonce that you was able
to write me. And it did me the (more) good, because, it seemed to
me that I was cast off, and forsaken, by those that I have always
loved. I have received but two letters from your mother since I
parted with you and two or three business letters from a friend of
mine. Aint this enough to make me think that I am almost
forgotten-and that there is no one that cares for me. I have
written your mother 9 letters and this makes two to you. I sent two
letters to your mother the last two I sent to Morgantown if she has
not got them, you be sure and get them. One of them has a check in
for three hundred and twenty dollars-which I hope she will get all
safe. Eda ponder well, what I said in my other letter. I am so glad
that you will soon be well enough to return to school. I expect
Frank, is a verry smart boy-but I suppose you are prejudiced in his
favour. I expect he wil talk if ever he talks-before I see him
again. We are haveing some strange movements here in the army the
last few days. I cant tell what it means. Quite a number of
Regiments has been sent back to Alexandria, Va. Three Regiments has
been sent out of my Brigade-and left the 7th Va here. I dont know
what is to be done with us-we may be sent back-and we may not. They
may put us in another Brigade and they may give us another Regiment
or two-so as to keep up this Brigade. I dont know what and if I did
care I could not help it.

It is not strange, that those you speak of should ware butternut
breastpins. They have no more sense they have not an idea above a
goose. An intelligent idea they never had-just so their parents
before them. You labour to become intelligent and all will be well.
It is still verry warm here though it has moderated considerably. I
would send you some rain if I could. I am sorry to learn that the
prospect for a crop of corn is so bad. I was glad to hear that
every body was well. Sorry to hear of so much sickness in town.

I am quite well and have been since my return. Hope this will
find you enjoying your usual good health.